The Farm

Azienda agricola Palagetto, owned by Sabrina Niccolai, as well as Agriturismo La Lucciolaia, is a typical Tuscan concern which consists of a group of farmhouses, originally farmers' adobes, surrounded by cultivated hills where in ancient times they produced everything the family may need: wheat for bread, oil for seasoning, and wine, which was kept in typical flasks and drunk in feast days only.

STRUCTURE

In the vicinity of the medieval centre of San Gimignano, nestled in the rolling hills of the gorgeous Tuscan countryside, Agriturismo La Lucciolaia is perfectly located for exploring Tuscany’s most prized art towns. This ancient farmhouse has been recently renovated and divided into nine double rooms, where the magic atmosphere of past times is perfectly blended with modern comforts.

Hospitality and rates

ROOMS/APARTMENTS

Far away from the noise and the stress of our ordinary daily life, Agriturismo La Lucciolaia enjoys lovely views of unspoilt countryside and of the medieval towers of San Gimignano. This ancient farmhouse, now carefully renovated, is divided into nine comfortable double rooms where the charming atmosphere of past times is perfectly blended with modern facilities.

Room “ Albicocca”

This first-floor double bedroom retains many original features of the traditional Tuscan style, with terracotta tiled floors and beamed ceilings. From its windows guests can enjoy lovely views of the medieval towers of San Gimignano. An extra bed can be added on request.

It has an en-suite shower room, heating, air conditioning, and satellite TV.

Room “Fiordaliso”

This first-floor double bedroom, with beamed ceilings and terracotta floors, is painted in the colour of this precious flower, now almost extinct. It enjoys a lovely view of the swimming pool and of surrounding gentle hills.

It has an en-suite shower room, heating, air conditioning, and satellite TV.

Room “Girasole”

This room, with beamed ceilings and terracotta tiled floors, is on the first floor and it is named after the sunflower, an icon of Tuscany. The room enjoys lovely views of the garden and of the swimming pool.

It has an en-suite shower room, heating, air conditioning, and satellite TV.

Room “Focolare”

This first-floor room is really exclusive, and boasts a large ancient rural Tuscan fireplace. It has beamed ceilings, terracotta tiled floors, and enjoys a lovely view over the paved terrace and the surrounding countryside.

It has an en-suite shower room, heating, air conditioning, and satellite TV.

Room “Lillà”

This first-floor room, with beamed ceilings and terracotta tiled floors, enjoys lovely views over the gentle hills, and the Chianti region. It has an en-suite shower room, heating, air conditioning, and satellite TV.

Room "Rosa antica"

This first-floor room is named after the beautiful rose garden that can be enjoyed from the swimming pool sun terrace. It has beamed ceilings and terracotta tiled floors, and overlooks the surrounding hills, that according to the season and to the light effects offer attracting shades of colours.

It has an en-suite shower room, heating, air conditioning, and satellite TV.

Room “ Salvia”

This first-floor room, with beamed ceilings and terracotta floors, enjoys idyllic views over the towers of San Gimignano. It has an en-suite shower room, heating, air conditioning, and satellite TV.

Room “Senape”

This first-floor room, with beamed ceilings and terracotta floors, enjoys lovely views over the towers of San Gimignano, partially covered by an imposing century-old cypress tree, where squirrels run up.

It has an en-suite shower room, heating, air conditioning, and satellite TV.

Room “ Viola”

This first-floor room, with beamed ceilings and terracotta tiled floors, is large and spacious, and opens directly onto the outside paved terrace. It is particularly suitable for small families.

It has an en-suite shower room, heating, air conditioning, and satellite TV.

RATES

The following prices apply to the basic B&B service:

Double bedroom: from 90.00 to 140.00 €(B&B)

Extra bed: 30 € (Room Albicocca and Room Viola)

Breakfast: included

Heating and Air Conditioning: included

Cleaning: every day

Linen Change: every three nights, more frequently on request

Hair-dryer: available on request

Private Parking: free of charge

Laundry Service:3.00 Euro for each use of the washing machine

Internet Connection: available on request (Euro 5.00per day)

Use of the pool: free of charge, including sun umbrellas and sun loungers for the guests of the Agriturismo.

Guided Wine Tasting and Tours of The Estate: free of charge for the guests of the Agriturismo

Dinner: Euro30.00 to 45.00 per person depending on the suggested menuPets: allowed

Check-in: from 2pm to 7pm (or different on request)

Check-out: from 8amto 10am on request

Services

At Agriturismo La Lucciolaiathe attentive owner, Sabrina Niccolai, has wisely blended history and tradition with a necessary modernization of the producing facilities. Here you will find:

Delicious breakfasts and inviting dinners with typical dishes of the Tuscan cooking tradition;

The estate products: fine-quality wines obtained with own-produced grapes, made and aged in the estate modern cellars, precious extra-virgin olive oil produced in the estate mill, excellent Vin Santo(Tuscan dessert wine), and grappa;

Guided wine tasting held in the tasting room at the Estate Cellars, at Azienda Agricola Palagetto, approx. 8km from La Lucciolaia;

Guided tours of the producing farm, including the wine cellar and the estate mill;

A panoramic swimming pool, surrounded by a large paved terrace;

The friendly presence of the whole staff of Agriturismo La Lucciolaia, Sara, Deanna, the owners Sabrina and Mario, and the cellar staff, who lead visitors in the magic world of the wine cellar and into the mill, introducing the local wines and the extra-virgin olive oil.

RESTAURANT

Breakfast: included

Dinner: Euro30.00 to 45.00 per person depending on the suggested menu

Where we are

Coming from Florence:

Exit Motorway A1 at Firenze-Certosa and take the dual carriageway Florence-Siena, first right signposted Siena. Take the first exit for Poggibonsi (called Poggibonsi Nord). From exit Poggibonsi Nord follow signs for San Gimignano. Past PAM supermarket, on your left. After approx. 500mt, turn right signposted Ulignano. When in Ulignano, follow the signs for San Gimignano. Proceed on this road for about 3km, then turn left signposted Casaglia and Remignoli. Drive along this unpaved road for about 4km, and turn right signposted La Lucciolaia. Proceed for about 400mt and here you are. Welcome to Podere La Lucciolaia!

Coming from Siena:

take the dual carriageway Siena-Florence in direction to Florence.Take the second exit for Poggibonsi (called Poggibonsi Nord). From exit Poggibonsi Nord follow signs for San Gimignano. Past PAM supermarket, on your left. After approx. 500mt, turn right signposted Ulignano. When in Ulignano, follow the signs for San Gimignano. Proceed on this road for about 3km, then turn left signposted Casaglia and Remignoli. Drive along this unpaved road for about 4km, and turn right signposted La Lucciolaia. Proceed for about 400mt and here you are. Welcome to Podere La Lucciolaia!

Coming from San Gimignano:Past the historical centre of San Gimignano in direction to Certaldo. After approx.400 mt take the road going down on the right signposted Ulignano. Drive along this road for about 5Km, then turn right signposted Casaglia e Remignoli. Drive along this unpaved road for about 4km, and turn right signposted La Lucciolaia. Proceed for abaout 400mt and here you are. Welcome to Podere La Lucciolaia!

Coming from Pisa:

Take the dual carriage way Firenze-Pisa-Livorno (SGC Fi-Pi-Li)in direction to Florence. Take the exit for Empoli, and follow signs for Castelfiorentino - Certaldo – Poggibonsi. When inPoggibonsi, follow signs for San Gimignano. Past PAM supermarket, on your right. After approx. 500mt, turn right signposted Ulignano. When in Ulignano, follow the signs for San Gimignano. Proceed on this road for about 3km, then turn left signposted Casaglia and Remignoli. Drive along this unpaved road for about 4km, and turn right signposted La Lucciolaia. Proceed for about 400mt and here you are. Welcome to Podere La Lucciolaia!

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SURRONDINGS

Agriturismo La Lucciolaia is located not far from the historical centre of San Gimignano, in the heart of the Tuscan hilly countryside.

San Gimignano is a medieval centre of relevant historical interest. The town boasts Etruscan origins and developed in medieval times since it was on the ancient Via Francigena, an important road followed by hundreds of pilgrims and merchants. Fragments of the original walls along the via Francigena are still viewable nowadays. San Gimignano is registered in the list of Unesco’s World Heritage, and it is famous all over the world for its towers, (of the original 72 towers, only 14 remains), and for its important architectural monuments, in particular the fine Romanic Duomo. Besides its artistic treasures, the town is also famous for Vernaccia and Chianti, among the most renewed wines in Italy, which are produced in the area since the thirteenth century.

From San Gimignano, a visit to the most prized jewels of Tuscany is a lovely day trip out. The medieval towns of Siena (35Km away), Colle di Val D’Elsa (10Km), Monteriggioni (20Km), and Montalcino (90Km) are within easy driving distance, as is the Etruscan town of Volterra, 25Km away, Florence, the Cradle of Renaissance (45km), and Pisa (90Km) with its famous Piazza dei Miracoli. The region offers many attractions for those who want to enjoy the spectacular Tuscan landscape:

The region of Chianti Classico is just 30Km away, and the ancient hilltop towns of Castellina in Chianti, Radda in Chianti, Gaiole in Chianti, and Greve in Chianti are a joy to explore;

The region of Crete Senesi, with its distintive moon-like landscape, is 40Km away. This area is also scattered with wonderful abbeys, such as Abbazia di Monte Oliveto Maggiore.

And if a day by the sea entices you, the lovely Tuscan coast is only 50 minutes drive away (80km).

For those who love walking, the area of San Gimignano offers unforgettable walks throughout the hills, across the vineyards, the olive groves, and the woodland, to breathe the atmosphere of this natural paradise along the well-marked footpaths of the CAI network.